Microsoft Reaffirms Xbox Release Date

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Despite rumors of the system slipping as far as four weeks, Microsoft says they are still on track.

By IGN Staff

Earlier today brokerage firm Thomas Weisel Partners said in a research note that the Xbox could possibly be delayed for up to four weeks. This was due to manufacturing problems with the Intel motherboard that is a crucial part of the system. Sources throughout the manufacturing process were said to confirm the problem.

Microsoft denied these claims in a statement released today. ``We can say there is absolutely no problem with the design of Intel's motherboard,'' Microsoft spokesman James Bernard said. ``They've been fantastic partners and delivered on everything to date.''

Microsoft would not comment on any other manufacturing issues, but even if there are any the company is adamant about the November release date. ``We're still marching toward our planned Nov. 8 launch for Xbox,'' Microsoft said in the statement.